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She sighs but opens her door, leading me in and sitting on the bed. “I’m trying to connect with my old life. I’m seeing old friends, even as this new person I’m forced to pretend to be. But I’m fine, I promise. Sorry I’ve been sneaking out, I just didn’t want to be protected.”
What can I even say to that? Of course, she doesn’t want to be constantly followed by the guys and I. Anna has always been a social butterfly and that’s not going to stop just because she’s a vampire or in danger.
“Okay, I believe you. I’m sorry you’re struggling. If it helps to go see friends, I completely understand. You don’t need to sneak out. You can protect yourself.”
She hugs me tight and I feel like we made a breakthrough. I just want what’s best for her.
“I wanted to mention something else,” Anna says.
I smile and wait for her to continue.
“You could get an inside perspective on the hunters by talking to your parents. I think you should utilize it.”
Duh. She’s so right. We need to take any advantage we can get.
“You’re so right! You’re so damn smart, A. I’m going to go tell the guys, so we can go now! Thank you.”
I give her a huge hug, both of us using our enhanced strength. It feels like a perfect moment, I don’t want it to end. But we have no idea when the elders will call, so if we want to do this, we need to act right away.
I leave her room and head downstairs to see the guys gathered around the TV in the living room.
“Anna gave me a great idea. I think my parents can give us some insight into how to convince the hunters to believe us when we go see them,” I say.
The reaction is much better than last time. After they helped us get the amulet, the guys have all trusted them more. Not completely, but they are proving themselves to us.
“It would be helpful,” Kiran says.
“They could provide insight,” Jax adds.
Jeremy stays quiet but I know, he knows I’m right.
“Then let’s go and get this over with,” Nic says.
All the guys gather around me and wait for me to transport us.
I can’t help laughing. “I should probably call first. Let me see a burner phone Nic.”
He hands me one and I sit on the couch while it rings. Bailey hops up and pretends to be a lap dog, crushing me.
“Hello,” my mom’s voice says down the line.
“Hey mom, can we come over to talk?”
“Sure! Now works if you would like.” She sounds excited. I can’t stop my lips from quirking into a small smile.
“Okay, be over soon.”
I hang up and walk back over to the guys, transporting us to their safe house.
We land in the yard and my mom is waiting at the back door for us. My dad joins her as we walk up.
“How are you?” I ask them.
They look a lot better than the times I’ve seen them before. They’ve been living in their safe house after they helped us. The best part is, they’ve stayed right here. I was a little worried they would run and be a problem for us, but they’re being reliable. Nic hasn’t felt any changes in their intentions for us.
“We are good. How’s Anna? Is the amulet working?” My mom asks.
I smile. “Yes, it’s working. Thank you again for your help.”
